For the 2026 school year, there are 7 charter public preschools serving 13,064 students in Pennsylvania.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in Pennsylvania are Tidioute Community Charter School, Inquiry Charter School and Young Scholars Of Greater Allegheny Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Pennsylvania (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tidioute Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
241 Main St
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Belmont Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Young Scholars Of Greater Allegheny Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Center Street
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 673-7300
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 673-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Vision Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
153 Penn Blvd
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(484) 466-2124
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(484) 466-2124
Gr: PK-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1446 East Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 461-9600
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 461-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2227 Island Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #77.
Russell Byers Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in Pennsylvania include Tidioute Community Charter School, Inquiry Charter School and Young Scholars Of Greater Allegheny Charter School.
How many charter public preschools are located in Pennsylvania?
8 charter public preschools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania charter public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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